buttercup in French

buttercup in French is renoncule, bouton-d'or, fleur de l'impatience — buttercup means a wild plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Ranunculus, also called crowfoot.

buttercup in French

renoncule

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

bouton-d'or

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

fleur de l'impatience

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

gobet du diable

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

grenouillette

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

What does "buttercup" mean?

noun A wild plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Ranunculus, also called crowfoot.
noun A daffodil, a flower of the genus Narcissus.
noun Short for buttercup squash.
noun A fond, or sometimes mocking, way of addressing someone.
"When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup. I'm in love - I'm all shook up."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

buttercup in a sentence

When she touched my hand, what a chill I got Her lips are like a volcano that's hot I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup. I'm in love - I'm all shook up.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buttercup" in French?

"buttercup" in French is renoncule, bouton-d'or, fleur de l'impatience. buttercup means: A wild plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Ranunculus, also called crowfoot.

Are there other ways to say "buttercup" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "buttercup": renoncule, bouton-d'or, fleur de l'impatience, gobet du diable, grenouillette.

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